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The Best Flowers To Use Around Your Mailbox

When deciding what to plant around a mailbox, there are a few criteria to consider. First, it’s important to plant a hardy bloom that doesn’t require a ton of maintenance. Mailbox gardens are ideally self-sufficient and won’t require intensive care (so you don’t have to trek out to the curb for serious pruning sessions). In addition to flowers that are low-maintenance, you want to plant blooms that can withstand curbside conditions, from rocky soil to high salt levels from the road. Tailor your mailbox garden to the unique conditions of your curb—if your mailbox is completely shaded, try a shade-loving plant like ferns. If it’s in direct, persistent sunlight, plant lavender to daylilies. Lastly, it’s key for mailbox gardens to have great curb appeal. We love planting bright, colorful flowers around our mailbox that really wow and distract from the harsh metal of a standing mailbox. Here are 12 of our favorite blooms that will help you transform your drab curb space into a lush garden.

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Clematis "Jackmanii"

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This crawling flower vine will add a touch of natural beauty to your mailbox post. These pretty purple flowers love to climb—consider creating a wire structure to wind around your mailbox and guide the plant’s growth.

Zinnias

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Dianthus

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In the family of carnations, dianthus will add a delicate touch to your curbside garden. Varieties grow in the fall and spring and, in addition to boasting interesting blooms, they’ll beautifully perfume your mailbox garden.

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Rosa Rugosa

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Want the polished appearance of roses without all the intensive labor? Meet Rosa Rugosa, also known as Shrub Roses. Shrub roses grow well in rocky conditions and offer a more casual, rustic version of your favorite elegant flower.

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Petunia

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You’ve likely seen these classic flowers in too many curbside garden beds to count, and it’s for good reason. These annuals are easy to grow, love to soak up the sun, and bloom in abundant bursts of long-lasting color.